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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Onyx, AR

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Onyx, AR

The average cost of senior living in Onyx is $2,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norman, AR with an average of $2,543 per month.

Independent living costs in Onyx, AR, vs. nearby cities

Onyx, AR
$2,949/mo
$3,511/mo
$2,949/mo

Independent living costs in Onyx, AR, vs. state and national averages

Onyx, AR
$2,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Onyx, AR, vs. other senior living options

$3,627/mo
Independent Living
$2,949/mo

Independent living costs in Onyx, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,425/mo
Studio
$3,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,764/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,738/mo

Senior living costs in Onyx vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Onyx, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnyx, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,949/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,644/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,627/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Onyx, AR:$2,949/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Onyx, AR:$3,644/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Onyx, AR:$3,627/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Onyx, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Onyx and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Onyx, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Onyx have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Onyx, AR$3,006/mo$3,239/mo-7.2%
Arkansas$2,820/mo$2,631/mo+7.2%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Onyx, AR
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$3,239/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,820/mo
2023 average cost:$2,631/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Onyx

Recent reviews for independent living in Onyx

Providence Assisted Living in Clarksville, AR

5.0
Grandpa is adjusting to this very family like atmosphere. I am very impressed with how well the facility is taken care of. Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the tenants living there. I am very happy with Herritage Inn.

Garrett Woods in Hot Springs, AR

4.9
Wish they had more activities for chair bound clients. But Garrett Woods is a great atmosphere, with loving, caring staff and good care for family. I will recommend GW to all friends and family.

Country Club Village Retirement Community in Hot Springs, AR

5.0
At first, I have never lived in a community setting. Took a while to adjust. Love my cottage, my neighbors and have made and met great people and new friends. Staff wonderful people. Chef along with his associates. So friendly and helpful. I highly recommend CCV! Plenty to do! If there’s ever a ...
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Onyx independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onyx independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onyx, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Onyx independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Onyx partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onyx, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Onyx independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Onyx communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onyx, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onyx independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Onyx offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onyx, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
47%
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